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Science Teacher
Landon School
Sep 2010 - Jun 2013 (2 years 9 months)
• Taught 4 separate classes daily, grades 6 and 8
• Developed all new curriculum for 8th grade course, focused on hands-on learning
• Created materials (projects, videos, interactive games) to complement new text
• Assisted in sending school’s first group of students to Final Frontiers science competition
• Served as mentor to 10-12 students per school year
• Coached 2-3 sports team each year (soccer, ice hockey, lacrosse)
• Served on Technology Committee to help school’s incorporation of technology in the classroom
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Mechanical Engineering Co-op
Sperry Product Innovation
Jan 2009 - Jun 2009 (5 months)
• Worked in small teams and independently on prototyping new market products
• Analyzed successes/failures of past products and applied knowledge to new designs
• Developed machine shop skills to fabricate prototypes
• Dealt closely with model makers, machine shops, and rapid prototyping firms
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Mechanical Engineering Co-op
MOTO Development Group
Jan 2008 - Jun 2008 (5 months)
• Served as main ME on a large budget project, designed/delivered final prototype to client
• Integral part of team on many projects, worked with lead Engineers, ID firms, and clients
• Created and tested many prototypes using ProE, in-house 3-D printer and machine shop
• Developed basic EE skills such as soldering, multimeter use, and simple pcb layouts
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Mechanical Engineering Co-op
Vector Controls
Jan 2007 - Jun 2007 (5 months)
• Worked with SolidWorks daily to develop models of existing products and new designs
• Helped design a new enclosure for the systems, cutting cost by over $100/system
• Assisted with design of more durable/cost-effective joystick and portable control system